History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2020 History
Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Assertion (A): Statement I: When a soldier died showing exemplary valour while fighting for the king, he was granted land for the livelihood of his dependents, called 'Mrityukavritti'.
Reason (R): Statement II: A Chandella inscription records the grant of such a 'Mrityukavritti'.
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true ✓ Correct
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
DStatement I is false but Statement II is true
Correct answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true — Both statements are true, so the answer is both true.
Explanation
★Both statements are true, so the answer is both true.
★A soldier who died showing exemplary valour for the king was granted land for his dependents, called Mrityukavritti.
★So the first statement is true.
★A Chandella inscription records the grant of such a Mrityukavritti.
★So the second statement is also true.
★Thus both statements are true.
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